SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHT324	SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING	6	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the ability to design and develop policy as a policy planner by giving students a perspective on social policy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The focus of this course is to support the foundations of policies for various disadvantaged groups. Another focus is to make them understand the principles of policy planning.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Report by understanding the principles of appropriate policies for various disadvantaged groups
Compare policies with social policies after having knowledge about them
Re-organize policies in case of problems in policies by recognizing them
Develop small-scale policies for the organization's vision and mission by acquiring information that will recognize the shortcomings of social service institutions
Design macro-level policies for the social service area by learning the basics of policy implementation

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction	Introduction and general overview	Lecture
2	Previous course revision and references	Defining social policies	Lecture
3	Previous course revision and references	Analysis of social policies: History and models	Lecture / Discussion
4	Previous course revision and references	Role of governments in social policies	Lecture
5	Previous course revision and references	Social wealth models and Social policies	Lecture
6	Previous course revision and references	Protective Social policies in terms of the struggle with social risks	Lecture / Discussion / Question-Answer
7	Previous course revision and references	Ageing	Lecture / Discussion / Question-Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Previous course revision and references	Family Policies	Lecture / Discussion
10	Previous course revision and references	Poverty and inequality	Lecture / Discussion / Question-Answer
11	Previous course revision and references	Health policies	Lecture / Discussion / Question-Answer
12	Previous course revision and references	Urbanization: gentrification, dwelling, work and crime	Lecture / Question-Answer
13	Previous course revision and references	Social policies for Children and the Young	Lecture / Discussion
14	Previous course revision and references	Social policies for Women	Lecture / Discussion
15	Revision of the week	General Revision	Feedback / Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Alper Y. ve Tokol A. (2017). Sosyal Politika, Bursa: Dora Publications.
Altuntas, B. (2016). Dezavantajli Gruplar ve Sosyal Politika, Istanbul: Nobel Akademi Publications.
Kut, S. (1988) Sosyal Hizmet Meslegi, Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurlari, Mudahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
Sahin, F.(2000). Sosyal Hizmet Uzmanlarinin Sosyal Refah Politikasi Sureclerine Katılımı. Ankara.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.					4
2	Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.			2
2	Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.			2
2	Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.				3
2	Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.			2
2	Uses the educational role in the social service area.		1
3	Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention						5
2	Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.					4
3	Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	10	5	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	179